Moonlight & Kungfu

A serene Chinese courtyard, its ancient stones slick with the soft sheen of freshly fallen snow, each flake descending like delicate brushstrokes on a pristine canvas. The courtyard is bathed in the cool, ethereal glow of moonlight, which filters through the bare branches of nearby trees, casting intricate, lace-like shadows on the ground.

In the center of this tranquil scene stands a woman, poised and powerful, her form a study in grace and strength. Her silhouette, highlighted against the velvety darkness, is both fluid and precise as she moves through her kungfu forms. Each motion is a deliberate, flowing line—an expression of inner balance and harmony with the world around her. The soft rustle of her silk robes, almost imperceptible, echoes the whisper of snow as it meets the ground.

The courtyard is illuminated by the warm, glowing light of red lanterns, their fiery hues creating a striking contrast against the cool tones of the night. The lanterns, swaying gently in the night breeze, cast pools of soft red light that dance across the woman’s figure, highlighting her movements with a subtle, almost mystical, radiance. The interplay of light and shadow, warmth and cold, captures the yin and yang of her practice—strength tempered with grace, intensity balanced by calm.

The scene is a perfect fusion of the natural and the human, the ancient and the living, where the artistry of kungfu is both a meditation and a dance, performed in the sacred space of a courtyard that seems suspended in time. The falling snow, the moon’s soft glow, and the red lanterns all serve as silent witnesses to this moment of quiet power and deep serenity.

T. Roberts

Tobe is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts (TSOA), having earned his Master of Fine Arts degree in 1996 in Film Producing and Screenwriting. With a myriad of experiences, such as being a co-producer for a New York-based video production company specializing in Native American programming, Educational Technology, teaching film at Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a background in Film/TV Development at Atchity Productions (MEG 2) and Paramount Pictures East Coast Publicity, Tobe has ventured into the realms of Fine Art, Digital Art, and Photography. Currently serving as the art curator at Nomadworks and Suites by NYLO, shared office spaces in NYC, he showcases the works of both established and aspiring artists through a partnership with NYU. Influenced by artists like Hasui Kawase, Bill Rabbit, JD Challenger, and R.C Gorman, Tobe continuously seeks resplendent beauty and stories in his environment, aiming to create memories that evoke tranquility, which gave rise to his artist name - WindWaterCloud. Beyond his artistic pursuits, Tobe is a dedicated practitioner of the martial arts, weaving the principles of discipline and harmony into his creative journey. His deep appreciation for Asian and Native American cultures resonates in his work, reflecting a profound connection to the spiritual essence of these traditions. His fine art photography predominantly focuses on bold colors, nature, landscapes, and equine souls. Tobe is dedicated to building a portfolio that inspires and evokes emotions, believing in the energetic resonance of art and the healing power of selected colors. Ultimately, Tobe's art reflects the beauty of the soul, a message he passionately shares with the world. Explore his work at https://linktr.ee/windwatercloud.